Pastor Nathanael Goelzer attended high school at Luther Preparatory School in Watertown, Wisconsin. There he met his future wife, Mady. From Watertown, he moved on to Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota, where he received a Bachelor of Arts. After graduating in 2019, Nathanael and Mady got married and moved to Mequon, Wisconsin. There he began his graduate studies at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. After graduation in May 2023, he was assigned to be the pastor here at Gethsemane. They welcomed their daughter, Ada, in January 2024.
Pastor Goelzer and Mady enjoy being active. They love running, playing basketball, pickleball, tennis, volleyball, etc. They enjoy trying new restaurants and exploring local coffee shops. They also enjoy the occasional night in of reading, movies, and games.
“Christ has been so good to me, but not just because he allowed me to marry Mady, to become the pastor at Gethsemane, or to live in Davenport. I know that all these blessings could go away, and I could still say Christ has been good to me, because he has made me his dearly loved child and has set me free from my sins. My identity is in Christ. ‘Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:1)’ Mady and I are excited to get to know, be involved with, and serve the community of Davenport and the Quad Cities!” – Pastor Goelzer
Pastor Goelzer and Mady enjoy being active. They love running, playing basketball, pickleball, tennis, volleyball, etc. They enjoy trying new restaurants and exploring local coffee shops. They also enjoy the occasional night in of reading, movies, and games.
“Christ has been so good to me, but not just because he allowed me to marry Mady, to become the pastor at Gethsemane, or to live in Davenport. I know that all these blessings could go away, and I could still say Christ has been good to me, because he has made me his dearly loved child and has set me free from my sins. My identity is in Christ. ‘Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:1)’ Mady and I are excited to get to know, be involved with, and serve the community of Davenport and the Quad Cities!” – Pastor Goelzer
Executive Board
TJ Herlich, Church President
Steve Running, Treasurer
Joe Stillwell, Property Trustee
Board of Elders
Todd Eucke, Spiritual Care Elder
Scott Pettis, Youth Ministry Elder
Jim Berger, Adult Ministry Elder
Jeff Yets, Worship Elder
Norm Trier, Outreach Elder
The church council of our congregation typically meets on the second Monday of the month to discuss the business of the congregation, both the stewardship of our offerings and gifts and also the spiritual needs of our church family.
TJ Herlich, Church President
Steve Running, Treasurer
Joe Stillwell, Property Trustee
Board of Elders
Todd Eucke, Spiritual Care Elder
Scott Pettis, Youth Ministry Elder
Jim Berger, Adult Ministry Elder
Jeff Yets, Worship Elder
Norm Trier, Outreach Elder
The church council of our congregation typically meets on the second Monday of the month to discuss the business of the congregation, both the stewardship of our offerings and gifts and also the spiritual needs of our church family.